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Kerwin Thaumiel

Maybe a TARDIS
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Welcome back :D
 
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Welcome back ! :hug

Everyone needs a break at some point . :halo
 

Lithiel Morn

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Firstly, I would like to thank you for offering an explanation. I agree with Maibella that balance is needed. We can sometimes fumble around with different things until we find what works best for us. While I really cannot say that I would do the same as you did, I can definitely say that I understand at least part of how you were thinking and feeling. I have never quite experienced it first-hand, but with your explanation, it made some sort of sense that I can accept.

I am glad that you have returned to Tar Valon, and that in your absence you have learned about yourself and your relations to the rest of the world. I hope that you will find a way that works best for you.

Welcome back, Mychael. :hug
 

Lithiel Morn

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Firstly, I would like to thank you for offering an explanation. I agree with Maibella that balance is needed. We can sometimes fumble around with different things until we find what works best for us. While I really cannot say that I would do the same as you did, I can definitely say that I understand at least part of how you were thinking and feeling. I have never quite experienced it first-hand, but with your explanation, it made some sort of sense that I can accept.

I am glad that you have returned to Tar Valon, and that in your absence you have learned about yourself and your relations to the rest of the world. I hope that you will find a way that works best for you.

Welcome back, Mychael. :hug
 
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No worries Mychael! All is forgiven, Ephesians 4:32!
 

Ariadne Davion

Matron Mother of Mischief
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:hug Glad you found your way back, even if the Light made you take a harder path. <3
 

Rhed al'Tere

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:hug I'm glad to hear all is well with you. I'm also glad to hear you're seeking balance between your relationships here and elsewhere -- balance is essential so you can get the benefits and enjoyment from all your relationships.

:hug I look forward to seeing you around again.
 

Inanna Landred

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I also took a bit of a break *cough*, so I missed you joining the site during this time. I'm looking forward to getting to know you, a warm welcome back :)
 
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It is good to have you back. Balance is indeed important and it feels to me as though you needed to go from one extreme to the other in order to find it.:)
 

Alora Sionn

Mama Wolf
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I'm just glad to see you back, missed you man! While you may wish you left differently, at least you had the wisdom to know you needed to. I can understand the feeling of just simply not being able to deal with a situation and just having to walk away, being able to deal with situations that are tough like that will get easier :hug Welcome back!!!!
 

Ashara Koh'inor

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Mychael, I am SO happy to see you!!! :tackle I have missed you!

Welcome back, we all understand what it is like to become overwhelmed. And, we are all human, no one will blames you for doing what you felt to be the best at the time. I'm just so glad you are ok. :hug
 

Satrim Kha'os

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Dude, your back!! :tackle If you needed a break, then you needed a break. But now that your back there's alot for you to catch up on and a number of new people :D
 

Mychael Ritoryn

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I was going to do that thing where I respond to each person individually, but realized I could say this to all of you and it wouldn't be any less true: Thank you so much. Your words of acceptance and kindness mean so much. I don't have a whole lot to say other than thank you, and perhaps that you are too kind, if there is such a thing. I have missed it here, and I realize how much more I missed it with each person who welcomes me back with open arms... thank you. :)


And to Inanna Sedai and Chaelca, very nice to meet you both. It is a pleasure :)
 

Alyccea Nymaessene

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:joy You're back!!! :D I missed you!!!!!

Also :trout for disappearing. :indifferent: Please don't ever do that again without at least letting us know that you're ok and haven't died or anything. I was worried. :hug

That being said, I did much the same thing when I disappeared five years ago (though I stayed in touch with a lot of site people on social media, I guess) so I get where you're coming from. You need to take care of yourself, and you shouldn't ever feel bad about doing so. Just let us know enough so that we don't have to worry, ok?

:tackle
 

Ty al'Djinn

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Welcome back.


I recently had to cut back a bit on my online habits as well, so I understand where you're coming from perfectly.


That said, just drop us a line next time, eh? As Roh said, we don't care whether or not you need time away- we'll always be here when you get back.

There are members of SDS that we consider our brothers still, even though they post in our forums maybe once a year to keep us apprised on general life changes... and there are some who only respond when in danger of being removed from membership rolls!

But they're still our brothers, and we'll always be around if/when they need us, and we'll always be happy to see them at events.


So don't worry about ghosting, lurking, or taking time off. It's part of the TV experience.

We'll always be here when you get back.
 
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